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Insight from the Facility.

Buying guides, ownership advice and charging know-how — written by the team that remanufactures and distributes the parts.

Model Guide

Tesla Cybertruck Buyer's Guide: Specs, Towing and Range

The Tesla Cybertruck is the most polarizing vehicle on the road and the most capable truck Tesla has ever built: up to 11,000 pounds of towing, a stainless-steel exoskeleton, 0–60 in as little as 2.6 seconds, and onboard power that runs a job site. Here is the full story.

Lathrop Editorial · 8 min read

Model Guide

Tesla Model Y Buyer's Guide: The Do-Everything EV

The Tesla Model Y is the world's best-selling EV for a simple reason: it does everything. Up to roughly 330 miles of EPA-rated range, 76 cubic feet of cargo, seating flexibility, and the refreshed generation's dramatically quieter cabin. The complete buyer's guide.

7 min read

Model Guide

Tesla Model 3 Buyer's Guide: Specs, Range and Value

The Tesla Model 3 is the best-selling electric sedan ever built, and the most accessible way into a Tesla — up to roughly 358 miles of EPA-rated range, 0–60 from 5.8 down to about 3 seconds, and running costs that embarrass gas rivals. Here is the complete guide.

8 min read

Model Guide

Tesla Model X Buyer's Guide: Space, Doors and Plaid Power

The Tesla Model X is the SUV that refuses to behave like one — up to seven seats, around 90 cubic feet of cargo, 5,000 pounds of towing, and Plaid acceleration that humbles sports cars. Falcon-wing doors included. Here is everything a buyer needs to know.

8 min read

Model Guide

Tesla Model S in 2026: The Flagship, Fully Explained

The Tesla Model S is the car that made electric performance inevitable — up to roughly 405 miles of EPA-rated range, 0–60 in as little as 1.99 seconds in Plaid form, and a cabin built around a 17-inch cinematic display. A decade of refinement, and it still sets the pace.

8 min read

Incentives

EV Incentives in 2026: What Still Applies and How to Qualify

The federal EV tax credits ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025 — but state rebates, utility programs, and home-charger incentives still apply in 2026, and stacking them can be worth thousands. Here is what remains and how to check your eligibility in fifteen minutes.

8 min read

Ownership

The True Cost of Tesla Ownership in 2026

Excluding the purchase itself, a Tesla typically costs $150–$300 a month to run in 2026 — charging, insurance, tires and maintenance combined — with home charging doing most of the saving. Here is the honest, line-by-line breakdown, including the one cost everyone underestimates.

8 min read

Comparison

Tesla Model 3 vs Model Y in 2026: Which Should You Buy?

The short answer: buy the Model Y if you regularly carry people, pets, or cargo; buy the Model 3 if you mostly drive yourself and want maximum range per dollar. Same platform, two different missions — here is the full comparison.

8 min read

Charging

Tesla Home Charging: Wall Connector vs Mobile Connector

For most owners the answer is simple: install a Wall Connector if you own your home, use the Mobile Connector with a 240V outlet if you rent. Either way, overnight charging covers a typical day's driving many times over. Here is the full setup guide.

8 min read

Facility

Tesla Remanufacturing Explained: Inside the Lathrop Facility

Remanufacturing means a used component is fully disassembled, every wear part replaced, and the finished unit validated against original factory specification. It is not refurbishing — and it is the quiet backbone of a sustainable EV fleet. Here is what the Lathrop facility actually does.

8 min read

Buying Guide

How to Read a Used Tesla Battery Health Report (2026 Guide)

A healthy used Tesla battery retains 85–92% of its original capacity after three to five years. Here is how to read a battery health report, what actually degrades a pack, and which numbers should give you pause before you buy.

9 min read